Slocum is on his way to visit an old friend, but the town of Dead Dog is a good site less than friendly. His old buddy Vance has been killed—leaving a daughter behind to defend their ranch against Kansas Totem and his gang.

Slocum wants to do right by his friend. But the only thing tougher than facing the meanest men in Dead Dog will be keeping his relationship with Vance’s girl from becoming more than fatherly.